Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asian Games 2026: Abdul Samad Finishes the Chase, Pakistan Reach Gold-Medal Match

Abdul Samad hit an unbeaten 30 off 15 balls to take Pakistan past Bangladesh by six wickets in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket semi-final in Nisshin on 1 October. A wet outfield cut the match to 13 overs a side, and Pakistan chased 112 with nine balls to spare. The win puts Pakistan in the gold-medal match and, according to the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo, guarantees them a medal.

• Pakistan 112/4 in 11.3 overs beat Bangladesh 111/7 in 13 overs
• Samad (30* off 15) and Hasan Nawaz (27* off 22) added an unbeaten 59 for the fifth wicket
• Sufyan Moqim took 3/26 and Arafat Minhas 2/23; Towhid Hridoy top-scored for Bangladesh with 42

In our coverage of Pakistan cricket at the Asian Games 2026, this page covers how Samad turned the chase, the scorecard, and what Pakistan must fix before the final.

How did Pakistan beat Bangladesh in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final?

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets, chasing 112 in 11.3 overs of a 13-over match. The result was confirmed with nine balls remaining.

Detail	Information
Fixture	Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st Semi-Final
Date	1 October 2026
Venue	Nisshin, Japan
Format	13 overs a side, reduced because of a wet outfield
Bangladesh	111/7 in 13 overs
Pakistan	112/4 in 11.3 overs
Result	Pakistan won by 6 wickets, 9 balls remaining
Pakistan captain	Sahibzada Farhan

What did Abdul Samad do in the chase?

Abdul Samad scored 30 not out off 15 balls, with five fours and a six, and finished the chase himself. He walked in at 53 for 4 after Usman Khan was caught at short third in the seventh over, with Pakistan needing 59 more from 41 balls.

Samad went after Mustafizur Rahman first. He slog-swept him over long-on for six, then found the boundary through point, midwicket and fine leg. His fifth four, driven straight down the ground in the 12th over, ended the match.

Hasan Nawaz stayed with him to the end on 27 not out off 22 balls. Nawaz struggled to find the gaps early, then hit Nasum Ahmed for two sixes at the end of the eighth over, which eased the pressure before Samad took over.

Batter	Runs	Balls	Dismissal
Sahibzada Farhan (c)	1	4	c Hridoy b Mahedi Hasan
Maaz Sadaqat	15	7	c Hridoy b Nasum Ahmed
Usman Khan	14	9	c Nasum Ahmed b Rishad Hossain
Saim Ayub	21	12	c Tanzid Hasan b Mustafizur Rahman
Hasan Nawaz	27*	22	not out
Abdul Samad	30*	15	not out

Extras: 4. Total: 112/4 in 11.3 overs.

How did Pakistan’s bowlers restrict Bangladesh to 111?

Pakistan’s bowlers took seven wickets, led by Sufyan Moqim with 3 for 26 and Arafat Minhas with 2 for 23. Saim Ayub gave away only three runs in two overs and bowled Litton Das.

Bangladesh were 45 for 4 after 6.3 overs. Towhid Hridoy then hit 42 off 25 balls, with four sixes and two fours, and added 53 with Mosaddek Hossain for the fifth wicket. Moqim removed both of them within a few balls in the 12th over, which ended Bangladesh’s push for a bigger total.

Bowler	O	R	W
Sufyan Moqim	3	26	3
Arafat Minhas	3	23	2
Saim Ayub	2	3	1
Ahmed Daniyal	2	15	0
Abrar Ahmed	2	29	0
Mohammad Wasim	1	11	0

What does the win mean for Pakistan at the Asian Games?

The win puts Pakistan into the gold-medal match of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket event. The Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo said the result guarantees Pakistan a medal.

It was also Pakistan’s first completed match of the knockout stage. They had reached the last four after rain washed out the quarter-final against Hong Kong, and went through on ICC ranking. Pakistan’s opponent in the gold-medal match is [ADD: opponent, date and time once confirmed].

What makes Abdul Samad’s innings stand out?

He walked into a chase that was losing its shape. Farhan, Sadaqat, Usman Khan and Ayub made 51 off 32 balls between them, and all four were caught. That left Pakistan at 53 for 4 with 41 balls left and 59 needed.

The scoring rate went up as the wickets stopped. Pakistan scored 53 for the loss of four wickets in their first 37 balls, about 8.6 an over. The last 59 runs came without loss in 32 balls, about 11.1 an over.

Boundaries did almost all of his work. Twenty-six of Samad’s 30 runs came from five fours and a six. He needed very few balls to take the chase out of Bangladesh’s reach.

What should Pakistan fix before the gold-medal match?

Pakistan’s biggest issue was extras, as they conceded 19 to Bangladesh, including 15 wides. That is 17 percent of Bangladesh’s 111, and Moqim’s wicket-taking 12th over also included three wides, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won Pakistan vs Bangladesh in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final?

Pakistan won by six wickets with nine balls remaining, chasing 112 in a 13-over match in Nisshin on 1 October 2026.

How many runs did Abdul Samad score against Bangladesh?

Abdul Samad scored 30 not out off 15 balls, with five fours and a six.

Why was the Pakistan vs Bangladesh semi-final 13 overs a side?

The match was reduced to 13 overs a side because of a wet outfield.

Has Pakistan reached the Asian Games 2026 cricket final?

Yes. The win puts Pakistan in the gold-medal match, and the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo said it guarantees them a medal.

Who were Pakistan’s best bowlers against Bangladesh?

Sufyan Moqim took 3 for 26 and Arafat Minhas took 2 for 23, while Saim Ayub took 1 for 3 from two overs.

Who top-scored for Bangladesh?

Towhid Hridoy top-scored with 42 off 25 balls, including four sixes and two fours.

Conclusion

Abdul Samad’s 30 not out off 15 balls, alongside Hasan Nawaz, took Pakistan past Bangladesh and into the gold-medal match at the Asian Games 2026. Pakistan now need cleaner bowling in the final.

Bottom Line

• Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a 13-over semi-final on 1 October 2026
• Samad made 30* off 15; the unbeaten fifth-wicket stand with Nawaz was worth 59
• Moqim 3/26 and Minhas 2/23 led the bowling
• Pakistan conceded 19 extras, including 15 wides, a point to fix before the final

References

1. ESPNcricinfo – Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st Semi-Final match report
2. Pakistan Cricket Board – official website
3. Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo – statement on the semi-final win [ADD: link]

About This Article

Data as of 1 October 2026. Verified from the ESPNcricinfo match report and scorecard, and the Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo statement. Run rates and ball counts in the analysis section are calculated by Khelo Pakistan from the scorecard. This is time-sensitive information: the gold-medal match opponent and date should be added once confirmed. Reviewed by Khelo Pakistan Editorial Team.